Coach Education

Scottish Fencing runs a programme of coach education courses for all levels of experience. For the complete beginner, we have courses which get you far enough to start your own school or community club right away! For more experienced coaches, we have a range of courses and qualifications which will help you take your coaching and your fencers to the next level.

If you have a SAFU coaching qualification or a coaching qualification from abroad the coach education programme now has the means to recognise prior learning. You can read the full details here.

It is with much sadness that Scottish Fencing reports the passing of Jean MacLardy. Jean began fencing at a house wives group in 1971. From this beginner’s introductory class she went onto pass her SAFU and BAF coaching exams. She coached many youngsters in her time starting some...

Ready Steady Fence courses are designed to guide you through the essentials for coaching plastic fencing skills. We provide simple session plans. Once you become more confident you can then mix and match these to keep things fresh and fun.

Coaches must register with British Fencing to be covered by British Fencing’s public liability insurance. Currently there are only a few Scottish coaches are on the register. If you are a coach please check with British Fencing (0208 742 3032) to see if you are on the register. If you are...